Diocesan Offices

Below is a description of the services that the diocesan office provides.  Please feel free to visit the ministries listed below for more information and who to contact for additional assistance.  Our goal is to serve the Catholic Community, and we thank you for visiting our website. 

Tribunal

The Tribunal is the judicial branch of the administrative offices of the Salina Diocese.  Under the authority of the diocesan bishop, the Tribunal has the responsibility of hearing and deciding those legal matters which are assigned to it by the universal/general law of the Church (the CODE OF CANON LAW) or delegated to it by the Bishop.  In the United States, the Tribunal deals almost exclusively with cases involving the bond of marriage.  It receives and investigates the petitions for declaration of invalidity of marriages, according to the norms found in book VII, “Processes” of the 1983 revision of the CODE OF CANON LAW.

Religious Education

The office implements religious education policies of the bishop and the Diocesan Council of Education for both Catholic school and parish religious education programs on every level from early childhood through adult education.  The Office of Religious Education provides leadership in the design and implementation of programs for adults, youth and children to assist in building a solid foundation for adult spirituality, Christian living and ministry.  It also sponsors Cathechist Rallies, Religious Education Coordinator meetings, and various workshops and facilitates the Diocesan Cathechist Certification Program

Catholic Education

The goal of the education office is to foster an environment of support and co-ordination for Catholic schools, their principals, faculty and students. It also seeks to maximize opportunities for quality education in a Catholic school setting.

Liturgy Office

The liturgy office exists to help people in the diocese to pray, to offer guidance in the proper celebration of the sacraments, and to assist the bishop in his role as leader of the church at prayer.

Youth Ministry

The Office of Youth Ministry assists the Christian community in ministering to, with, by and for youth. Its goals are: fostering the total personal and spiritual growth of youth and young adults; and drawing youth and young adults toward responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the faith community. The office provides resources, retreats, rallies, conferences, camp, training and in-services.

Diocesan Planning

The Executive Committee on Diocesan Planning fulfilled its mission at the end of 2007.  Bishop Coakley inaugurated a new Diocesan Planning Commission on May 22, 2008.

Finance Office

The Finance Office is responsible for the financial activities of the Chancery Office. This includes the collection of all accounts receivable, payment of bills, investment of funds, and financial reporting both internally and externally. The Chief Financial Officer also coordinates legal and insurance matters.

Values in Relationship

Values in Relationship is a family communication weekend for youth Grades 6-9 and their parents to explore the topics of developing sexuality and moral decision making.  The program is offered in parishes throughout the diocese at their request and at a time that works into their schedule of activities.  Values in Relationship is firmly based in Catholic teaching and is recommended by Bishop Coakley as supporting parents in fulfilling their serious responsibility to teach their children about their faith and their sexuality.

Rural Life

The Rural Life Commission serves the mission of the church by promoting the care of God's creation and the welfare of the people who depend on it.

Society for the Propagation of the Faith

The Society was established to assist missionary Bishops of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the far Pacific in the gathering of funds as a means of support. This office facilitates this support on a diocesan level.

Vocations

The Vocations Office provides direction for men and women in answering God's call to priesthood or religious life.

The Register

The Diocesan newspaper, THE REGISTER, is published weekly.  The Editor is Doug Weller.

Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Affairs

This office serves to foster ecumenical and inter-religious activity between the Diocese of Salina and non-Catholic religious communities.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Department is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of all computers, networks, websites and application programs used by the Chancery staff.  These resources enable Bishop Coakley and his staff to provide access to information that is easy to use as well as a means of promoting all Diocesan ministries.

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